Analyzing Character eBook

Mr. Cutting’s ability, however, is by no means
fully indicated by the offices which he has held.
He has never been an office seeker, but has preferred
rather to work as a political leader. His great
interest in politics arises, first, from his ardent
desire for excellence and efficiency in the public
service. Under his leadership, the town of Weston
has built and maintains more miles of excellent roads,
at less cost to the tax payer, than any other town
of its area in the State. Its schools and other
public institutions are similarly efficient and conducted
with a similar degree of economy. Second, Mr.
Cutting enjoys politics because he loves the game.
Like all true sportsmen, he plays to win, but is neither
chagrined or cast down if he loses. He is always
able to rejoice with the victor if beaten in a fair
fight.

FINANCIAL ACUMEN

Mr. Cutting is one of the organizers of the Metropolitan
Bank of Boston, and a prominent member of its board
of directors, thus indicating his growing interest
in financial matters.

The portraits of Mr. Cutting, shown on pages 126 and
127, are well worthy of study. In them are evident
his cheerfulness, his geniality, his shrewdness, his
friendliness, and his honesty of purpose. These
are shown largely in the expression, but also in the
full, found development of his head just above the
temples, in his long back head, and in the general
squareness of the head. This squareness, especially
in the back, indicates also his prudence, his tendency
to take precautions and, through foresight, to forestall
disaster. The narrowness of the head, just above
the ears, indicates mildness of disposition and an
ability to secure his ends by tact, diplomacy, and
intellectual mastery rather than by open combat and
belligerency. The fulness of the eyes indicates
Mr. Cutting’s command of language, and the broad,
square chin his determination and deliberation; the
long line from the point of the chin to the crown of
the head, his love of authority and his ability to
lead and to rule.

INDICATIONS OF APPROACHING STOUTNESS

The man of slender build who has indications clearly
marked and easily recognizable of approaching stoutness
should prepare himself for executive, financial, judicial,
or merchandising work. He should study law, economics,
finance, banking, politics, political economy, public
speaking and other such branches. If he has the
ability to write, he should prepare himself to write
on financial or political subjects. Many of our
most noted political writers are fat men. Such
writers as Alfred G. Lewis, Samuel G. Blythe, and
others are good examples of this type.